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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,834.58, 23,231.89 and 9,281.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,834.58, 23,231.89 and 9,281.21 is: 12,808.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,834.58 : 23,231.89 = 9,281.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,834.58/23,231.89 = 9,281.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,834.58x = 23,231.89 × 9,281.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,834.58x = 215,619,984.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,619,984.47/16,834.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,808.16

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